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Common Problems with 2012 Ford Explorer

Retrospectively, the 2012 Ford Explorer had 547 complaints, and 31% of issues had something to do with STEERING problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2012 Ford Explorer?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2012 Ford Explorer fall into the category of STEERING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

STEERING 168 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 77 ENGINE 66 POWER TRAIN 48 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 39 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 24 AIR BAGS 22 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17 SERVICE BRAKES 17 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 15 SEAT BELTS 11 SUSPENSION 8 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5 VISIBILITY/WIPER 5 VISIBILITY 4 STRUCTURE 4 EQUIPMENT 2 WHEELS 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 SEATS 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Worst 2012 Ford Explorer Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2012 Ford Explorer June 19, 2017 Victims: 3 Mileage: 125000 miles

2012 ford explorer releases strong burnt rubber smell when i accelerate or reach 3000 rpms. it is getting worse the more miles i put on my car. cause...

STEERING
2012 Ford Explorer June 8, 2019 Victims: 3 Mileage: 86000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. the contact stated that while the driver was driving at a unknown speeds around a curve, the steering wheel...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2012 Ford Explorer December 28, 2016 Victims: 2 Mileage: 82000 miles

I was driving and for no obvious medical reason passed out and my car traveled across a highway and off the highway and hit 2 trees. i have read a n...